Seven arrested in alleged drug ring with ties to Rutgers University
Seven people have been arrested and charged with involvement in a Rutgers University social media drug ring, according to the Middlesex County, New Jersey, Prosecutor's Office. On Thursday, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced the arrests of seven people as a result of an extensive drug investigation, Operation RU Pharmacy. Ciccone said the investigation, conducted […]
Rutgers blows chance for upset win after icing Illinois kicker backfires
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Luke Altmyer's catch-and-run 40-yard touchdown pass to Pat Bryant with four seconds left gave No. 24 Illinois a 38-31 win over Rutgers on Saturday. The University of Illinois (8-3, 5-3 Big Ten) fell behind 31-30 after long kicker Ethan Mokulski made a desperate 58-yard field goal with 14 seconds left. Rutgers coach […]
Rutgers’ Greg Schiano defends timeout that led to shocking Hail Mary loss on Senior Day
Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano called a timeout on Saturday seconds before a 58-yard field goal attempt by Illinois kicker Ethan Mokulski. Rutgers led 31-30, and if not for Schiano's timeout, the score would have remained even after Moczurski's kick went wide left. A timeout nullified the play, allowing Illinois head coach Bret Bielema […]
Rutgers snaps four-game skid thanks to linebacker’s big hit
There aren't that many plays that suddenly change a football game or season. Rutgers linebacker Tyrem Powell hit a double of the day with a textbook tackle on Saturday, causing a game-changing late fumble and leading the Scarlet Knights to a 26-19 victory over red-hot Minnesota in Piscataway, New Jersey. Helped turn the season around […]
Dylan Harper impresses as No. 25 Rutgers routs Wagner in debut
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Freshman standout Dylan Harper scored 20 points in his long-awaited debut to lead No. 25 Rutgers to a 75-52 victory over Wagner on Wednesday night in the season opener for both schools. Harper, a combo guard, is considered one of the top freshmen in the country and, along with fellow freshman forward […]
Rutgers star freshmen embracing Steve Pikiell’s tough coaching love
Everything about Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper is different from what Rutgers is accustomed to except the way they want to be coached. Bailey and Harper, who are close friends and ranked second and third in the Class of 2024, shocked the college basketball world by summoning countless bluebloods to team up at Rutgers. This […]
Dylan Harper, Ace Baily flash potential in promising Rutgers showing
Rutgers University's two prized freshmen lived up to the hype Thursday night in their first live action. Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey showed off their high-ceiling flashes and advanced shot-making. They dazzled from deep within. They didn't get upset or nervous. Dylan Harper watches Rutgers' 91-85 preseason loss to St. Joe's on Oct. 17, 2024. […]
$1M contract and weird ‘love’ moment behind demise of Rutgers AD
The “inappropriate and consensual” relationship that ended Pat Hobbs' nine years as Rutgers' athletic director included a nearly $1 million contract and some rather awkward “love” comments. . Hobbs shockingly resigned as the Scarlet Knights' athletic director in August citing health concerns, and Rutgers is investigating Hobbs' relationship with gymnastics coach Umme Salim-Beasley. They didn't […]
Rick Pitino eager ‘to see where we’re at’ when St. John’s faces Rutgers in exhibition
St. John's does not play any true road games during non-conference play. But they'll get a taste of the real road environment Thursday night when they visit Rutgers for an exhibition game at Jersey Mike's Arena that will be televised by the Big Ten Network. Rutgers will be an interesting opponent with the addition of […]
How Rutgers basketball landed two potential NBA lottery picks in Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper
When Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey played basketball, whether it was during the high school season or on the AAU circuit, they could almost always count on someone to be in the stands. Ta. Rutgers men's basketball head coach Steve Pikiell. Pikiell and other members of the Rutgers program have been mainstays in their gyms […]